Event Manager - Strategy, Logistics & Team Leadership

Meeting Achievements; Valparaiso (IN); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible schedule

Vacation and Wellness time

Parental leave

Simple IRA – company match at 3%

Job summary

Meeting Achievements is seeking an Event Manager to provide strategic oversight for conferences and events, guiding clients toward their goals while delivering exceptional service. The role also supervises Assistant Event Planners, offering mentorship and driving operational excellence.

You will manage client communications, timelines, budgets, vendor contracts, and onsite execution, coordinating attendees, speakers, and vendors, with responsibilities for reporting and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in event/hospitality management.
• 3+ years of event/hospitality industry experience.
• 1+ years of people management experience.
• CMP or HMCC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as event management lead, managing communications, timelines, budgets, and vendor contracts.
• Oversee client relationships and attendee/speaker/vendor management.
• Supervise Assistant Event Planners and mentor their growth.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and privacy policies.
• Produce reports and manage onsite attendance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event/ Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Zoom

Mailchimp

Monday.com

Cvent

Squarespace

Job description

Meeting Achievements is seeking an Event Manager to provide strategic oversight for conferences and events, guiding clients toward their goals while delivering exceptional service. The role also supervises Assistant Event Planners, offering mentorship and driving operational excellence.

You will manage client communications, timelines, budgets, vendor contracts, and onsite execution, coordinating attendees, speakers, and vendors, with responsibilities for reporting and continuous improvement.